Biddeford Regional Center of Technology | |
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10 Maplewood Ave Biddeford , York County , Maine 04005 | |
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School type | Vocational School |
Director | Paulette Bonneau |
Website | https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/brct |
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) is a vocational school located in Biddeford, Maine, United States. It is a secondary vocational school located on the Biddeford High School campus for students enrolled at Biddeford High School, Kennebunk High School, Old Orchard Beach High School and Thornton Academy.
The Biddeford Regional Center of Technology was established in 1969 with the goal that students who enroll acquire academic, career and industry-recognized technical skills that will prepare them for entry into the workforce and post-secondary education, [1] [2] which has led to several community projects led and completed by Biddeford Regional Center of Technology students, including creating the 2018 emblem for the Coast Guard Academy. [3] [4] Biddeford Regional Center of Technology has also partnered with York County Community College (YCCC) [5] and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) to provide college credit and certifications for their programs. [6]
The University of New England (UNE) is a private research university in Maine with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, as well as a study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco. During the 2020 academic year, 7,208 students were enrolled in UNE's campus-based and online programs. It traces it historical origins to 1831 when Westbrook Seminary opened on what is now the UNE Portland Campus.
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